Veterinary Technician - Non-Credentialed

Job Description

Now Hiring: Full Time Veterinary Technician

Are you passionate about animals and dedicated to providing patient care? We're seeking a positive, friendly, organized, and compassionate individual to join our team as a Veterinary Technician! The candidate that we are seeking aligns with our core values and the vision of our practice:

Honesty

Integrity

Compassion

Empathy

Respect

At Prestige Animal Clinic, we pride ourselves on delivering the utmost compassionate care to our furry friends and their loving pawrents. Our clinic is committed to providing care at the highest level of standards to our patients and pets in the community through softheartedness, dedication and education.

Technician Job Responsibilities and Skills

The Veterinary Technician is the Veterinarian's primary medical support. You will assist the doctor throughout the examination, diagnosis, and treatment phases of appointments. You aid the Veterinarians in achieving higher efficiency by relieving them of technical work and administrative detail. You will have a significant role in communicating with and educating clients about their pet's medical needs and wellbeing.

• Review vaccination records and prepare vaccines according to our vaccine protocol
• Support veterinarians in procedures using accurate restraint; know how to restrain fractious patients
• Maintain and use equipment such as IDEXX Procyte/CatalystOne and autoclave
• Perform routine laboratory procedures and analyses in hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology
• Prepare samples for outside laboratory analysis
• Coordinate treatments and injections following the instructions of a doctor or a treatment form
• Initiate emergency procedures; triage patients
• Maintain pharmacy records, and controlled drug, anesthesia logs
• Take radiographs, with knowledge of accurate positioning and techniques
• Take vital signs including temperature, pulse, and respiration
• Perform and analyze skin and ear cytology's
• Perform catheterization- venous
• Complete anal gland expression, ear cleanings, and nail trims
• Assist in maintaining and preparing records, consent forms, other documents
• Support our other team members as needed
• Perform necessary cleaning duties in between clients and as needed

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working as a Veterinary Technician is required
• Demonstrates passion for patient care, client service and team development
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Team player to work independently to meet goals and objectives
• Strong commitment to ethics and integrity
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and continuous learning
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Must efficiently be able to read, speak, and write English
• Must have intermediate computer literacy skills
• Be able to handle multiple unrelated tasks, simultaneously

Benefits

• Excellent employee discounts on veterinary care
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) and matching
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedule (4 - 10hr Shifts, No Weekends)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scrub Allowance

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we're on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.